Lowlander
|Low/land/er|
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/ˈloʊˌlændər/
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/ˈləʊˌlændə/
person from lowland
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Lowlander' originates from the English word 'lowland,' which refers to a region of low elevation.
Historical Evolution
'Lowland' transformed into 'Lowlander' to denote people from such regions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to people living in low elevation areas, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who lives in a lowland area, especially in Scotland.
The Lowlander was proud of his heritage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 06:45